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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,928.48, 680,415.68 and 291,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,928.48, 680,415.68 and 291,724 is: 402,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,928.48 : 680,415.68 = 291,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,928.48/680,415.68 = 291,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,928.48x = 680,415.68 × 291,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,928.48x = 198,493,583,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,493,583,832.32/492,928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,682.32

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